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  • Nigeria Pension Increment: NSITF Retirees Get 1173 Percent Raise

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Pension Increment: NSITF Retirees Get 1173 Percent Raise

    The Nigerian government has approved a significant increase in pension benefits for retirees of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). After nearly 21 years without a review, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced […]

  • Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded in prison

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded in prison

    A Nigerian court has remanded popular actress Angela Okorie in Suleja prison over alleged defamation of her colleague, Mercy Johnson. The actress was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday and taken to Abuja, where she was […]

  • Samsung posts record profits on AI chip demand surge

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Samsung posts record profits on AI chip demand surge

    Samsung Electronics has reported record quarterly profits, driven by soaring demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence. The South Korean tech giant’s consolidated revenue reached 93.8 trillion won (US$65.5 billion) in the quarter to […]

  • Hungary mayor faces fine for supporting LGBTQ pride parade

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Hungary mayor faces fine for supporting LGBTQ pride parade

    Hungarian prosecutors have initiated proceedings against Budapest’s opposition mayor, Gergely Karacsony, seeking a fine for his role in promoting a pride parade last year that was banned by police. The event took place in June, […]

  • Osun Local Govt Crisis Escalates Amid Legal Disputes

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Osun Local Govt Crisis Escalates Amid Legal Disputes

    The dispute over local government administration in Osun State has intensified, with the state government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dismissing claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that its sacked council chairmen still […]

  • Meta tops earnings expectations with AI driven revenue growth

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Meta tops earnings expectations with AI driven revenue growth

    Meta Reports Strong Quarterly Earnings Amid AI Investments Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced quarterly earnings that exceeded market expectations, driven by revenue growth and significant investments in artificial intelligence. The […]

  • Ghana grants IShowSpeed citizenship after Africa tour

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Ghana grants IShowSpeed citizenship after Africa tour

    Ghana Grants Citizenship to American YouTuber IShowSpeed The Ghanaian government has granted citizenship to American YouTuber Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, following a month-long tour across Africa. The 21-year-old influencer was issued […]

  • APC Governors Push for Transparency in Party Congresses

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Governors Push for Transparency in Party Congresses

    The Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) has emphasized the need for transparent and coordinated management of party congresses and the forthcoming national convention. This call was made by Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, who chairs the Forum, […]

  • FCT strike continues despite court order

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on FCT strike continues despite court order

    The Federal Capital Territory Administration workers’ strike continues despite a court order to suspend the industrial action. The strike, which began on January 19, was called by the Joint Union Action Committee over unresolved welfare […]

  • Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in AI driven restructuring

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs in AI driven restructuring

    Amazon has announced a second round of layoffs, cutting approximately 16,000 jobs, as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts driven by a focus on artificial intelligence. This move follows an initial round of layoffs in […]

  • Ukraine EU bid delayed several years due to democracy concerns

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Ukraine EU bid delayed several years due to democracy concerns

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will take “several years,” citing the need for the country to meet the bloc’s standards on democracy, economy, and law. This comes […]

  • Ebonyi Election Controversy: Labour Party Alleges Exclusion

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Ebonyi Election Controversy: Labour Party Alleges Exclusion

    Tension rose at the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) headquarters in Abakaliki on Wednesday, as the Labour Party (LP) alleged that the commission was intentionally hindering its participation in the upcoming local government elections. […]

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